Finding a top real estate professional takes balancing credentials and chemistry. You want to choose someone you can trust—after all, you might spend the next four months side by side. But your agent also needs to be able to consider your financial needs. A good agent will incorporate keenly to your priorities and won’t waste effort on homes that don’t fit the bill.
Don’t just call the first agent whose yard sign you encounter. Ask friends and colleagues for references (and check them!). Interview at least three agents to find the one with the personality, skill and experience that matches your goals.
Most experts recommend five or more years of experience. Make sure the agent is licensed by the state and does the job full-time.
Real estate is a local game, and to win you need someone who works in the areas where you’re looking to invest. Not only will they be up on market trends, they’ll know about local schools, commute times, and under-the-radar red flags, like the solid-waste transfer station that’s been proposed for the neighborhood.
Inquire about what’s currently on the market in your price range; they should be able to list a few houses. And ask for a list of houses they’ve handled in your target neighborhood that includes not just what the property sold for, but also the price at which it was originally listed.
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Minneapolis_MN
http://veoh.com/watch/v104372838cPN4cM4h
